184 Hotham Street, Elsternwick VIC 3185

With beautiful Rippon Lea Estate and its 14 acres of magnificent gardens merely doors away, this charming period home is perfectly poised for a lifestyle to envy.

Updated to meet modern day demands whilst still celebrating its Edwardian origins, its flexible interiors are ready to enjoy and love as is. With a generous allotment of approx. 307 sqm there is still plenty of room for you to extend further and and extend up or out. (STCA).

Upon entering, you see through the house to double glass doors and green gardens beyond its enchanting character-filled façade, the home features up to four bedrooms – or three and a second living area or home office – a casual open plan living and meals area plus a well-equipped entertainer's kitchen with timber benchtops and quality stainless steel appliances.

A gorgeous clawfoot tub stars in the light-lavished bathroom with WC, while a versatile freestanding storage shed/laundry with Finnish styled wood in the interior provides options for a gym/sauna or work-from-home office space if desired.

Original ceiling roses, wide aged Baltic pine floors are a feature and warm. Intricate leadlights are reminders of a by-gone era while ducted heating and cooling are among the contemporary creature comforts. Stonework on walkway entry (private) down the side and in the garden; the garden stone creates multiple outdoor propositions for living in all regards. Surprising storage all round, including high wardrobes in all bedrooms, and second WC in addition to one off street parking space.

A stroll to Ripponlea station for a stress-free commute, the home is also close to well-regarded schools including Elwood Secondary School, Caulfield Grammar and Mount Scopus Memorial College, city-bound trams on nearby Brighton Road and the array of fabulous shops and cafes, Attica is just around the corner, and more than fine dining. Ripponlea village for the utmost in daily ease and convenience.